16 Jul CIHP CONCLUDES IMPACTFUL USAID-SUPPORTED TB-LON 3 PROJECT IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
CIHP has successfully concluded the implementation of the USAID-funded TB-LON 3 project in Osun State, achieving an outstanding milestone.
Implemented from September 2020 to February 2025, the TB-LON 3 project aimed to find “missing” tuberculosis (TB) cases through innovative stakeholder engagement, expanded service coverage, mobilization of domestic resources, and the strengthening of sustainable systems for TB control.
In partnership with the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), and in collaboration with the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), plus the Osun State TB and Leprosy Control Programme (STBLCP), CIHP implemented a comprehensive facility-based intervention across the state.
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A key achievement of the project was the strategic expansion of TB case-finding efforts to 122 healthcare facilities, comprising 100 public and 22 private facilities across all 30 Local Government Areas in the state.
Through this approach, CIHP supported health facilities to clinically screen all hospital attendees at various service delivery points for TB symptoms, regardless of their primary reason for visiting the facility.
This robust screening initiative contributed significantly to identifying undiagnosed TB cases, thereby supporting the national effort to reduce the TB burden and curb community transmission.
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CIHP appreciates the unwavering support from USAID and the collaboration of all partners who contributed to the success of the TB-LON 3 project in Osun State. As the project closes, its legacy continues through strengthened systems, empowered facilities, and improved health outcomes for communities across the state.
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